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Passion and resurrection in Luke
Jesus shares the Passover meal and speaks about service, betrayal and the trials ahead.
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A final meal
Jesus shares the Passover meal and speaks about service, betrayal and the trials ahead.
The day of unleavened bread came, on which the Passover must be sacrificed. Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.” They said to him, “Where do you want us to prepare?” He said to them, “Behold, when you …
Arrest and trial
Prayer on the Mount of Olives is followed by arrest and questioning.
He came out and went, as his custom was, to the Mount of Olives. His disciples also followed him. When he was at the place, he said to them, “Pray that you don’t enter into temptation.” He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and he knelt …
Crucifixion and burial
Luke recounts the execution and Joseph of Arimathea’s burial of Jesus.
When they led him away, they grabbed one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid the cross on him to carry it after Jesus. A great multitude of the people followed him, including women who also mourned and lamented him. But Jesus, turning to them, said, …
The empty tomb and appearances
Women find the tomb empty. Luke continues with the Emmaus encounter and an appearance to the gathered disciples.
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they and some others came to the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb. They entered in, and didn’t find the Lord Jesus’ body. While they were …
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A final meal. Editorial summary of the cited text; narrative setting is not independent historical confirmation. Source ↗
Arrest and trial. Editorial summary of the cited text; narrative setting is not independent historical confirmation. Source ↗
Crucifixion and burial. Editorial summary of the cited text; narrative setting is not independent historical confirmation. Source ↗
The empty tomb and appearances. Editorial summary of the cited text; narrative setting is not independent historical confirmation. Source ↗
Original scene outline
A final meal
Jesus shares the Passover meal and speaks about service, betrayal and the trials ahead.
Arrest and trial
Prayer on the Mount of Olives is followed by arrest and questioning.
Crucifixion and burial
Luke recounts the execution and Joseph of Arimathea’s burial of Jesus.
The empty tomb and appearances
Women find the tomb empty. Luke continues with the Emmaus encounter and an appearance to the gathered disciples.